International High School at Lafayette

The International High School at Lafayette is dedicated to serving recently arrived immigrant students who are learning English, providing a highly supportive and inclusive environment. The school emphasizes language development integrated into all classes, utilizing project-based learning and portfolio projects as a key component of graduation requirements. Students benefit from opportunities to earn college credit through programs like CUNY College Now, and receive individual mentorship for college and scholarship applications. The school boasts a four-year graduation rate of 92%, which is above the citywide median, and a college enrollment rate of 70.9%, also above the citywide median. Parents consistently report very high satisfaction with the school, and students generally feel safe and supported. While the academic focus is on language acquisition and support, some students seeking a more rigorous academic challenge might find the coursework less intense. The school fosters a diverse and multicultural community, with students from over 30 different countries, and offers a variety of PSAL sports and extracurricular activities.